Fidel Castro’s Daughter Co-Signs James Franco Playing Her Father in Movie

News surfaced noting James Franco was cast as Fidel Castro in the upcoming movie ‘Alina of Cuba.’ 

Fidel Castro’s daughter has defended James Franco’s casting as her father despite John Leguizamo speaking out against the decision. Following news that Franco would play the Cuban leader in Alina of Cuba, the Latinx community condemned the casting as another example of excluding Latinx actors from lead Hollywood roles.